WHAT'S ON AT GORILLA, MANCHESTER
What's On at Gorilla, Manchester
Gorilla is a live music bar and grill in the heart of Manchester offering live music, events, and performances. Situated on Whitworth Street under the railway arches, Gorilla offers a bar grill, a gin parlour, live music and dancing. With a capacity of 550, this venue offers an intimate feel, whilst remaining large enough to welcome emerging and established acts from around the globe.
Gorilla opened in 2012 and has built itself a solid reputation as a key fixture on the gig circuit and is recognised as a prominent modern venue within Manchester for providing grass roots music. An eclectic mix of music can be enjoyed at Gorilla, from indie to rock, soul, R&B, and DJ’s.
Gorilla also hosts club night, comedy shows, gigs, events, party nights, private parties, and everything in between. Events to look forward to include Chris Hawkins, 80s Day Disco, Bad Suns, Ladytron, Jordan Ward, and Yellow Days. See what’s on at Gorilla below and book tickets online.
Gorilla is a live music bar and grill in the heart of Manchester offering live music, events, and performances. Situated on Whitworth Street under the railway arches, Gorilla offers a bar grill, a gin parlour, live music and dancing. With a capacity of 550, this venue offers an intimate feel, whilst remaining large enough to welcome emerging and established acts from around the globe.
Gorilla opened in 2012 and has built itself a solid reputation as a key fixture on the gig circuit and is recognised as a prominent modern venue within Manchester for providing grass roots music. An eclectic mix of music can be enjoyed at Gorilla, from indie to rock, soul, R&B, and DJ’s.
Gorilla also hosts club night, comedy shows, gigs, events, party nights, private parties, and everything in between. Events to look forward to include Chris Hawkins, 80s Day Disco, Bad Suns, Ladytron, Jordan Ward, and Yellow Days. See what’s on at Gorilla below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Gorilla, Manchester
What's On at Gorilla, Manchester
High Fade
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Discover the electrifying, intoxicating High Fade: the most exciting thing to happen to funk since the '70s. Get your funk on. What began as a constantly evolving project by frontman and guitarist Harry Valentino in their formative years ...Bed By 10pm - Manchester
LEAP
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Indie rock sad boys LEAP are on the verge, in every sense of the word. Bubbling with anticipation, whether it's the palpable energy at their explosive sold out shows across the UK and Europe, or landing in Shazam's top 50 viral playlist, t...Genesis Owusu Manchester Tickets
mustbejohn
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Emerging London-based Hertfordshire artist mustbejohn's unique sound draws influences from House, Garage, and UK Rap. ...Vistas
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Formed at school in Edinburgh and developing a tight bond while fawning over records from The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club and more, Vistas are as tight-knit a bunch as you'll find, and this sense of community and togetherness defines the...Vistas Manchester Gorilla
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Scruff of the Neck & Academy Events presentsVistasListen: https://open. spotify. com/artist/5YA1c6yVkPnflTLMfOgjzcFacebook: https://www. facebook. com/vistasband/?fref=tsInstagram: https://www. instagram. com/vistasmusicSaturday 05 Decembe...Vistas Manchester Tickets
Boston Manor
Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 December 2026
Blackpool melodic pop punk outfit Boston Manor were formed in Blackpool in 2013, spurred on by the lack of a local music scene. Fort heir debut EP, they teamed up with Manchester-based Throwing Stuff for a split record and, along with the ...
All My Friends Daytime Disco
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
Dave Masterman presents the best indie day disco around, straddling the two best cities in the world - Manchester and London. Expect a huge day of indie pop bangers, with previous special guest DJ sets including comedians Elis James, John ...Friendly Fires
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Mercury Prize-nominated St. Albans indie rock trio Friendly Fires released their eponymous debut in 2008, spawning the UK Top 30 hit "Kiss of Life". Their song "On Board" was featured in TV commercials for Nintendo's Wii Fit and the trail...Dave Hause and The Mermaid
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Having spent 3 years on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, AFI, Frank Turner, Social Distortion, Chuck Ragan, The Bouncing Souls and more, it's safe to say that Philadelphia folk punk rocker Dave Hause is doing something right. His music is ra...
LIMEWIRED: A 2000s Nostalgia Party - Manchester 2027
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 23 January 2027
MANCHESTER Limewired is back A 2000s nostalgia party celebrating the era when music wasn't streamed - it was downloaded....Lauren Sanderson
Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 1 February 2027
Blending pop, R&B, and hip hop, Indiana's Lauren Anderson is a singer, songwriter, and rapper with a motivational message and a devoted social media following, originally gaining early attention for her YouTube cover of Maroon 5's "She ...Slow Pulp Manchester Tickets
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
Grab your besties for the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic sing-along anthems, feel-good energy, cocktails & dancing....The Felice Brothers
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 11 February 2027
Fitting neatly into a long tradition of American folk storytelling, embracing what came before while offering their own unique 21st Century twists along the way, New York's The Felice Brothers manage to walk that delicate tightrope between...
Night Lovell
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 21 February 2027
Canadian rapper Night Lovell, the son of MC Renegade, grew up in a highly musical environment and has embraced a dark and mysterious atmospheric sound with tense beats and haunting vocal samples. His songs have a brooding atmosphere, with ...The Vaselines
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 26 February 2027
The Vaselines have long been celebrated by musicians and music enthusiasts across genres and across the globe, including super-fan Kurt Cobain, and came to define the sly wit and irresistible pop hooks of the 80's Scottish indie scene. For...
The Skints
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 4 March 2027
An eclectic and spirited London four-piece, the Skints deliver a versatile amalgamation of reggae, ska-punk, dub, grime, hip-hop, soul, and dancehall that's as feel-good and soul-stirring as it is hard-hitting and politically charged on th...THE MEFFS
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
Frantic female fronted Frank Turner-produced Britpunk duo from Colchester, louder than a four piece. Â ...King Buffalo
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 7 March 2027
Rochester, NY's King Buffalo invade your ears with heavy driving riffs and a familiar groove. Psychedelic, blues and stoner overtones combine with thunderous bass and drums, reminiscent of heavy 70's rock. A wall of sound, a trio of soarin...King Buffalo + Spirit Mother
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 7 March 2027
Divergent promotions presents by arrangement with One Fiinix Live?King Buffalo + Spirit MotherSunday 7th March 2027Gorilla?King Buffalo will be playing at Gorilla on March 7th to support their recently announced new album "Doomslayer" rele...
Emma Ruth Rundle
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 6 April 2027
Emma Ruth Rundle's forthcoming Engine of Hell is stark, intimate, and unflinching. For anyone that's endured trauma and grief, there's a beautiful solace in hearing Rundle articulate and humanise that particular type of pain not only wit...Darren Kiely
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 18 April 2027
Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely's folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan....Darren Kiely Manchester Tickets
The Lathums
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 21 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...The Sound of Ascension
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 24 April 2027
This isn't nostalgia. It's unfinished business. K-Klass, MEERA & Jules Vic. 5 hours. 3 journeys. No egos. No idiots. See you on the dance floor....
Dubioza Kolektiv
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
The most popular band to come out of Bosnia, avant-garde dub rock group Dubioza Kolektiv are known for their crossover style that incorporates elements of hip hop, ska, reggae/dub, rock, punk, electronic music, and Balkan music, and for th...
JOHN VINCENT III
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 10 June 2027
Find tickets and full event details for John Vincent III live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for John Vincent III?Tickets for John Vincent III can be purchased safely ...The Dualers
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 18 September 2027
 The Dualers are a 9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band from South-East London. They first hit the headlines when the single Kiss on the Lips stormed in to the UK top 30 despite no industry or professional backing, they progressed to pla...How to get to Gorilla, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Gorilla, Manchester
